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Rotsee Experience

The Rotsee is more than just a lake – it’s a legend. With the Rotsee Experience, we are opening up the original World Cup rowing course exclusively for popular sports.

On Friday and Saturday evening (26th and 27th June 2026), after the venue closes, you can experience the Rotsee as only world-class athletes normally do – without any competitive pressure. The focus is on consciously experiencing the World Cup course. The focus is on consciously experiencing the World Cup course.

Accompanied by former top athletes, professionally organized and rounded off with a joint dinner at the rowing center, the Rotsee Experience is an unforgettable experience for clubs, teams and amateur athletes.

Programme

An evening on the Rotsee that is more than just an outing: a special experience on the World Cup course, complemented by special encounters off the water and a carefully compiled program that combines rowing, enjoyment and fellowship.
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from 17h00: Arrival at the Coffee Lounge in the rowing center at Rotsee
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17h30: Welcome, boat briefing & water briefing, followed by a tour of the boat storage area and team photos
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18h30: Changing clothes, warm up
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19h00 – 20h00: Adventure ride on the original World Cup course (no race)
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from 20h30: Simple dinner together in the rowing center and cozy end & exchange
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22h00: End of the event

Costs and registration

The entry fee of CHF 50 per person opens the door to the Rotsee Experience – a unique mass sports experience on the original World Cup course. With the roller seat fee, we enable a high-quality, safe and unique experience – fair, transparent and accessible to all clubs. Included in the price:
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Exclusive access to the World Cup course
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Guided tour of the boat storage area
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Accompaniment by a former rowing athlete
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Dinner at the rowing center
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Photos of the experience
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LUCERNE REGATTA Gift

Good to know

Members of a Swiss rowing club are eligible to participate. An athlete’s license is not required. Participants must be able to swim.

There are three boat classes available: C8+, C4+ and 8+. When registering, please indicate which boat class you would like to sail in. Please choose according to your skills and experience.

Please register using the registration form and provide all the important information. If you have any questions, please contact the OC.

By registering for the Rotsee Experience, I confirm that I am taking part at my own risk. I am aware that rowing is a sporting activity with risks. I am responsible for ensuring that I have adequate insurance cover (in particular accident and liability insurance).

The organizer accepts no liability for personal injury, damage to property or financial losses, unless these are due to gross negligence or intent.

I acknowledge that the event may be postponed, interrupted, adjusted or canceled for safety reasons – especially in the event of unfavorable weather or severe weather conditions. In such cases, there is no entitlement to compensation or reimbursement of the entry fee.